A profession traditionally dominated by men welcomes
increasing numbers of women to key transportation positions. An international
organization helps enhance the progress and may add a local chapter
in the near future.

Kelli
Fairless, Lisa Vernon and Renee Sigel are exploring the possibility
of forming a Women in Transportation Seminar n Boise. Anyone interested
in helping establish a local chapter is encouraged to attend an organizational
meeting July 14. The 5 p.m. meeting is planned at the home of Joe and
Renee Sigel, 1494 S. Willow Lake Place in Eagle.

Creating a local chapter, according to Sigel, who works
for the Federal Highway Administration in Boise, would:

Provide opportunities for men and women to network
with other professionals in formal and informal gatherings

Provide opportunities for professional development,
and

Have the networking and name recognition benefits
of being associated with a national organization.

Sigel emphasizes that membership is not limited to women;
men also are encouraged to join.

WTS was created in 1973 to assist women who have a professional
interest in transportation. In the past 32 years the organization has
grown to more than 3,400 members in more than 30 chapters across the
U.S., Canada and England.